Gate.



G. W. & G. E. GOSS.

GATE.

APPLICATION I'ILBD SEPT. 26, 1912.

1 ,O87,655, Patented Feb. 17, 1914.

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GEORGE W. GOSS AND CHARLES E. GOSS, OF BALTIMORE, OH IO.

GATE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 17, 1914.

Application filed September 26, 1912. Serial No. 72255 5.

1 To all whomit may concern Be it known that we, GEORGE W. Goss and CHARLES E. Goss, citizens of the United States, residing at Baltimore, in the county of Fail-field, State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful Gate, of which the following is a specification.

The invention disclosed in the present application relates to gates, it being the object of the present invention to provide a novel and improved gate structure which shall be rigid, light in weight, and compact in con struction, which shall reduce the cost of manufacture, and which shall be convenient, serviceable and eilicient in use.

The present invention is also adapted to be employed with the adjustable supporting means disclosed in the copending application filed December 20, 1912, Serial Number 737,914.

To the above and other ends, the present invention resides in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter set forth in detail and particularly pointed out in the appended claims, it being understood that this device is susceptible of alterations and deviations in its details within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The gate has been illustrated in its preferred embodiment in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference characters have been employed to denote corresponding parts and wherein Figure 1 is an elevation of the gate constructed in accordance with the present in vention. Fig. 2 is a top view thereof. Fig. 3 is an enlarged sectional detail taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Referring specifically to the drawings, the present gate embodies a plurality of spaced rails 4, the said rails being spaced apart ac cording to the requirements and being preferably constructed of wood of suitable dimensions.

A plurality of pairs of channel iron stiles 5 are disposed at intervals among the rails at, the pairs of stiles receiving the rails therebetween and the edges of the flanges of the stiles being inturned and engaging the rails. A diagonal channel iron brace is also arranged on each side of the rails 4 the same being inclined away from the hinged end of the gate and extending between the stiles at the hinged end of the gate and certain of the other stiles. The edges of the flanges of the braces 5 also engage the rails 4, and the said braces pass over the corresponding stiles.

The stile and braces are constructed of channel iron, such as may be stamped from sheet metal or otherwise constructed.

The stiles of the hinged end of the gate are also inclined away from the post to which the gate is hinged, and the corre sponding ends of the rails 1 are similarly cut away so as to permit the free end of the gate to be raised.

The complementing stiles 5 and braces 5 are connected by rivets, bolts, or other securing members, 6 in order to clamp the rails between the stiles and braces, the securing members 6 being arranged along the edges of the various rails and certain of the securing members passing through the intersections of the braces and corresponding stiles.

Although the securing members 6 have been illustrated and described as being arranged along the edges of the various rails, it is understood that the number of securing members may be reduced by passing the same through the rails, this being objectionable, however, for the reason that it is necessary to drill holes through the rails.

The securing members in connecting the stiles and braces of the respective rails securely clamp the rails between the flanges of the stiles and braces, thus providing a substantial and light structure. This structure is also compact and reduces the cost of manufacture of the gate to a minimum. It will also be noted that the channels provide openings between the stiles and the rails, and the braces and the rails, so that water, snow, sleet and the like can not lodge between the rails and the stiles and braces. The channels therefore provide for ventilation thus preventing the rotting or deterioration of the rails.

The post to which the gate has been hinged has been designated by the numeral 7 the same having upper and lower pintles 8 and 8, respectively. A rod 9 passes between two upper rails and is provided with an eye 10 at its outer end engaging the upper pintle 8, while a strap 9 is attached be tween two lower rails and is provided with an eye 10 engaging the lower pintle 8. The eye 10 is rigid with the gate, whereas the rod 9 may be reciprocated between the corresponding rails.

The rod 9 passes between ing stiles and braces, and is connected at its inner end with the lower end of a gripping member 11 movable alon the braces 5 between the said upper rai s. This gripping member 11 comprises the side pieces 12 having their lower ends 13 ofiset toward each other and connected by a pin 14:, which pin is engaged by an eye 15 ot' the inner end of the rod 9. The side pieces 12 are connected by pins 16 above and below the braces 5, the said pins being adapted to grip the braces when the side pieces are swung. The rod 9 is thus guided between the corresponding stiles and braces, and by sliding the gripping member 11 on the braces, the free end of the gate may be raised. The ripping member and its connection with the post therefore provides means for adjusting the free end of the gate upward and downward, as may be desirable. This adjustment of the gate is of advantage for several reasons, the primary one being to prevent the free end of the gate from sagging.

A sliding latch 17 is also carried by the free end of the gate for engagement with the post 18 at the free end of the gate when the gate is closed.

Having thus described the invention what is claimed as new is 1. A gate embodying wooden rails, a pluthe correspond- I rality of pairs of channel iron stiles having their edges engaging the rails, and securing members connecting the stiles of the respective pairs so that the edges of the stiles bite the rails and lock them against sliding movements, the securing members being disposed between the rails and engaging the edges thereof only.

2. A. gate embodying wooden rails, a plurality of pairs of channel iron stiles having their edges engaging the rails, and a pair 01" diagonal channel iron braces extending between certain of the stiles and having their edges engaging the rails, the braces passing over the backs of the respective stiles, and securing members connecting the stiles of the respective pairs and the braces, certain of the securing members passing through the intersections of the braces and stiles, and all of the securing members being disposed between the rails and engaging the edges thereof only.

In testimony that we claim the foregoing as our own, we have hereto aflixed our signatures in the presence of two witnesses.

GEORGE W. GOSS. CHARLES E. GOSS.

Witnesses E. K. lvloeeow MYRTLE YVALKER.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C. 

